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… The use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or Aspirin®) has been strongly linked to Reye syndrome. Do not give ASA or …
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… in the hospital before leaving unless arrangements have been made with your midwife for collection in the community … may also be used for health research if the research has been approved by a Clinical Research Ethics Board. In these …
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… before they turn 26. The exception is for those that have been given the extension to June 30, 2024; that is those … are the benefits of HPV vaccines? In females who have never been infected with HPV, the vaccines prevent almost 100% of …
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… of 2 doses to people 13 years of age or older who have not been immunized. They get the second dose 6 weeks after the … The illness will be much milder than if they had not been immunized. What are the possible reactions after the …
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… health problems. Just because your neighbour's well has been tested and found to be safe, this doesn’t mean yours is … copper and manganese. Nitrates High levels of nitrates have been found in a number of wells throughout B.C. This usually …
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… of diarrhea among individuals who drink water that has not been properly filtered, treated or boiled. How can I become … giardiasis, follow this advice: If a Boil Water Notice has been issued for your community water system, take the advice …
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… to others. Do not work while you have diarrhea or have been vomiting, and do not return to work until at least 48 … cryptosporidiosis be prevented? If a Boil Water Notice has been issued for your community water system, take the advice …
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… by outbreaks of Cyclospora infection. These outbreaks have been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. …
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… hands right after touching animals. Many children have been infected by touching pets and then putting their … Wash and disinfect all surfaces and pet bowls that have been in contact with this food. Do not leave the food out. …
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… drosperinone-only (Slynd) pill by 2 or more days It has been more than 13 weeks since your last Depo-Provera® injection Your NuvaRing® has been out of your vagina for more than 3 hours Your …
